Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical engineering) and Commerce

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Monash University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) and Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University is a double degree designed for students who want to combine technical engineering expertise with strong business, finance, and management knowledge. It suits students who are interested in working in industries where engineering decisions are closely linked with economics, strategy, innovation, and global markets.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In the first year, students build foundational knowledge in both engineering and commerce. Engineering studies typically include Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry for Engineering, and Introduction to Engineering Practice, while commerce begins with core units such as Business Law and Introduction to Economics or Accounting. This year focuses on developing analytical thinking across technical and business disciplines.

Year 2

Year 2 strengthens core chemical engineering principles alongside business fundamentals. Engineering subjects include Material and Energy Balances, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics, while commerce units may include Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, and Management Principles. Students begin to understand how engineering systems operate within real economic and organisational contexts.

Year 3

At this stage, chemical engineering becomes more advanced with subjects such as Reaction Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Process Systems Engineering, while commerce studies progress into areas like Corporate Finance, Marketing, or Business Analytics. Students start integrating engineering decision-making with financial and strategic thinking.

Year 4

Engineering learning focuses on advanced design subjects such as Process Design, Separation Processes, and Engineering Design Projects, while commerce studies include advanced electives in areas like Economics, Management Strategy, or International Business. Students begin working on complex interdisciplinary problems involving both technical optimisation and business feasibility.

Year 5

The final year combines a major Chemical Engineering Capstone Design Project with advanced commerce electives or a business-focused project. Students graduate with the ability to design industrial systems while also evaluating financial viability, market conditions, and organisational strategy.

Focus Areas:

Chemical process engineering, industrial systems design, business strategy, economics, finance, operations management, sustainability, and innovation management.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates develop strong technical engineering skills alongside business and commercial expertise, enabling them to manage engineering projects within financial, organisational, and global market contexts.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):

The Chemical Engineering component is accredited by Engineers Australia, ensuring international recognition and eligibility for professional engineering pathways.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings):

Monash University is consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities for engineering and business, with strong graduate employability outcomes and global recognition across both technical and commercial sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Monash University, the Chemical Engineering and Commerce double degree is built to train students who can operate confidently in both technical engineering environments and real business decision-making contexts. From early in the course, you’re not only learning how chemical processes are designed and optimised, but also how those systems are financed, managed, and brought to market. Students develop practical capability through engineering labs, commercial case studies, data-driven business analysis, and industry-connected learning experiences that mirror real corporate and industrial settings:

Experiential Learning (engineering labs, business simulation tools, internships, and industry practice):

Chemical Engineering Laboratories : Hands-on training in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, and process systems using lab-scale and pilot-scale equipment that simulates real industrial production environments.
Engineering Simulation & Analysis Software : Use of professional tools such as MATLAB and process modelling software (e.g., Aspen-style simulation tools) for chemical process design, optimisation, and system analysis.
Monash Business Case Study Learning : Commerce units use real-world business cases to develop skills in economics, finance, marketing, and strategy, often working in teams to solve industry-style problems.
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) Program : Structured internship opportunities where students gain paid professional experience in engineering firms, energy companies, consulting firms, and commercial organisations.
Capstone Engineering Design Projects : Final-year engineering projects where students design and optimise chemical processes while also evaluating economic feasibility and business viability.
Monash Business & Economics Simulation Tools : Use of digital platforms for financial modelling, data analysis, and business decision-making scenarios.
Interdisciplinary Group Projects : Collaborative projects combining engineering design with commercial strategy, such as cost analysis of chemical production systems or market feasibility of new technologies.
Monash Engineering Design Studios : Collaborative learning spaces where students develop engineering solutions in team-based, industry-style environments.
Monash Library & Digital Business/Engineering Resources : Access to engineering journals, financial databases, business analytics tools, and research platforms supporting both technical and commercial disciplines.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) and Commerce at Monash University are uniquely positioned to work at the intersection of engineering, finance, and industrial decision-making. This combination prepares you for roles such as Process Engineer, Operations Analyst, Management Consultant, and Energy or Resources Analyst, where technical engineering solutions must align with commercial strategy and business performance.

Career progression & industry outcomes:

Monash employability services: Students are supported through Monash Talent & Career Services, which provides personalised career coaching, employer networking events, internship placement support, resume development, and interview preparation tailored to engineering and commerce students.
Employment outcomes & salary outlook: Monash graduates consistently achieve strong full-time employment outcomes in national surveys, with engineering and commerce graduates typically entering well-paid roles in consulting, energy, resources, manufacturing, and financial services sectors.
Industry partnerships & real-world exposure: The program is supported by Monash’s Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program and strong connections with major companies across engineering, consulting, banking, and resources industries, enabling internships and real project experience.
Professional accreditation value: The Chemical Engineering component is accredited by Engineers Australia, ensuring international recognition and eligibility for professional engineering pathways and global career mobility.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates develop a powerful combination of technical engineering capability and commercial expertise, enabling them to design industrial systems while also evaluating cost, market viability, and business strategy.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the degree, students can pursue postgraduate study such as a Master of Advanced Engineering, Master of Engineering Science, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or research degrees (MPhil/PhD). These pathways allow further specialisation in engineering innovation, business leadership, finance, or interdisciplinary research.